Dead Endangered Right Whale Calf Had Been Hit By Ships At Least Twice

A North Atlantic right whale calf found dead off the coast of New Jersey last week was hit at least twice by ships, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The endangered whales typically spend the summer off the coast of New England and – increasingly – Canada. In the winter, females migrate south to the coast of Georgia and north Florida, where they give birth.

The male calf had been the first one seen by researchers in the calving grounds this past winter.